Brentford have confirmed there will be an increased number of police and stewards at Griffin Park for Saturday’s sell-out promotion decider against Doncaster.

Almost a fortnight ago hundreds of Portsmouth fans invaded the Griffin Park pitch following their 3-2 defeat and there were scuffles with stewards and police.

Saturday’s programme will include a message to supporters reminding them of their responsibilities and Brentford have taken other steps to ensure there is no repeat of the Portsmouth trouble on what will be a tense afternoon for the 12,000-plus crowd.

Uwe Rosler’s men go into their final game of the season knowing victory will see them promoted to the Championship but a draw or defeat will consign them to the play-offs and leave Doncaster’s 1,800-strong travelling contingent celebrating.

Brentford chief executive Mark Devlin says lessons have been learned from the Portsmouth game but the measures for Saturday’s match — the club’s second sell-out of the season after the FA Cup tie against Chelsea — are not a direct result of that incident.

Clubs often adopt a different approach for their final home game of the season, with fans traditionally wanting to run on to the pitch at the final whistle.

Devlin said: “We met with the Metropolitan Police to go through the Portsmouth situation and to go through what will happen at the end of Saturday’s game, allowing for all eventualities — a Brentford win, a Doncaster win and a draw.

“There is a lot riding on the match and there is something in it for both teams. So there is an added issue for us to consider this time but we have taken measures that we believe will allow the game to go off peacefully.

“We have got an experienced team here and we are very confident that everyone can come here safe in the knowledge that plans are in place.”

Invading the pitch is a criminal offence and it is hoped all fans will remain in their seats after the game.

If Brentford are promoted, their players will return to the dressing room before re-emerging to celebrate promotion. Doncaster will be presented with the League One trophy if they win and leaders Bournemouth fail to triumph at Tranmere.

However, Merseyside Police announced today they will not allow Bournemouth to receive the trophy at Prenton Park.